Date: ______________
OBSERVATION OF CLASSROOM TEACHING
PROFILE OF STUDENT TEACHING PERFORMANCE:
A CONTINUUM OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Student Teacher _______________________________
School ________________________________
Cooperating Teacher ___________________________
Time/Class/Period _________________________
Topics__________________________________________________________________________________
Instructional Strategies Used ________________________________________________________________
A: KNOWLEDGE OF CONTENT The student teacher….
A1. demonstrates an understanding of appropriate content standards
(SOL/Professional Standards).
A2. identifies basic principles and concepts of subject matter.
A3. uses examples to support basic principles of content.
A4. links content to students’ prior experiences and to related subject areas.
B: PREPARATION FOR INSTRUCTION The student teacher….
B1. is familiar with relevant aspects of students’ background, knowledge,
experiences, and skills.
B2. plans for the unique characteristics of individual students (i.e. TAG/GT, ESL,
Special Needs, among others).
B3. formulates clear learning outcomes that are appropriate for students.
B4. plans appropriate methods to meet the learning outcomes (i.e. technology,
cooperative learning, etc.).
B5. plans assessments of learning outcomes.
C: INSTRUCTIONAL PERFORMANCE The student teacher….
C1.
C2.
C3.
C4.
C5.
C6.
C7.
C8.
C9.
establishes a safe physical and psychological environment.
creates a climate of fairness and respect.
maintains consistent standards for positive classroom behavior.
makes procedures and outcomes clear to students.
presents content effectively.
models appropriate language usage.
provides appropriate accommodations for diverse learners.
provides opportunities for content application.
checks for understanding using a variety of formal or informal assessment
techniques.
C10. uses instructional time effectively.
Date: ______________
D: REFLECTION AND EVALUATION – IMPACT ON STUDENT
LEARNING The student teacher….
D1. provides specific evidence to document student learning.
D2. accurately describes the strengths and weaknesses of his/her teaching
skills in relation to student learning.
D3. seeks and uses information from professional sources (i.e. cooperating
teacher, colleagues, and/or research) to improve instruction.
D4. indicates strategies to improve instruction.
E: PROFESSIONALISM The student teacher….
The student teacher demonstrates personal and professional behaviors that
support student learning and/or the performance of other professional
responsibilities (Use  for observed, N/0 for not observed and N/A for not
applicable.)
___ is responsible and dependable.
___ shows initiative.
___ exhibits the ability to make decisions.
___ demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching.
___ has compassion for students.
___ dresses appropriately.
___ demonstrates professional behavior.
___ displays mature judgment and self control.
Suggestions for Continuing Professional Development: Areas of Strength and Areas for Growth
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Student Teacher
Rev 6/05
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Date
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University Supervisor or Cooperating Teacher
Date
(white copy – Student Teacher; yellow copy – Supervisor; pink copy – Cooperating Teacher)